Jackson off to a flier as new boys Warren Wanderers make winning start to City of Portsmouth Sunday League career

Joel Jackson bagged an opening-day treble as new club Warren Wanderers lifted the curtain on their debut City of Portsmouth Sunday League season with three points.
The Cross Keys keeper reacts after Joe Jackson had netted one of his hat-trick goals for Warren Wanderers. Picture: Kevin ShippThe Cross Keys keeper reacts after Joe Jackson had netted one of his hat-trick goals for Warren Wanderers. Picture: Kevin Shipp
The Cross Keys keeper reacts after Joe Jackson had netted one of his hat-trick goals for Warren Wanderers. Picture: Kevin Shipp

Jackson’s goals helped Wanderers defeat Cross Keys Athletic 3-2 in a Division 3 fixture, with Louis White and Josh Crook replying.

A Barry Jeans hat-trick and a goal from Shaun West gave Hordean United a 4-2 victory against North End Lions. Dominic Hann-Berry and David Chester replied.

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Dean Watson bagged the only goal as Waterlooville Wanderers defeated Bransbury Wanderers.

Warren Wanderers (blue) v Cross Keys. Picture by Kevin Shipp.Warren Wanderers (blue) v Cross Keys. Picture by Kevin Shipp.
Warren Wanderers (blue) v Cross Keys. Picture by Kevin Shipp.

Connor Morrison’s double strike helped Portchester Royals beat Fratton Trades 3-1.

Callum Barnden, Sam Emeney and Harry Grinyer gave Seagull Reserves a 3-2 win over The Falcon. Jamie Keen twice replied.

*In the only game in Division 1, an 80th minute goal from sub Josh Rogers gave AFC Portchester a 3-2 win against Freehouse.

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Matt Deans put Freehouse ahead but Portchester were soon level through Brad Stokes’ long-range free-kick.

Warren Wanderers (blue) v Cross Keys. Picture by Kevin Shipp.Warren Wanderers (blue) v Cross Keys. Picture by Kevin Shipp.
Warren Wanderers (blue) v Cross Keys. Picture by Kevin Shipp.

Charlie Forrest restored Freehouse’s lead from close range, but Portchester again levelled through Gavin Spurway.

*Sub Harry Leigh was a hat-trick hero in Division 2 as Freehouse Reserves defeated AFC Bedhampton Village 6-3.

Pete Hunt, Brad Silvester and Johnathan Loft completed the half-dozen haul with Cain McCabe-Holmes, James Murdock and Dan Steere.

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Sunny Tregarthen (2), Max Davies and Billy Musson gave The Meon a 4-2 win over Old Boys Athletic, Josh Jeffrey and Andy Shipman replying.

Cosham Trades defeated Fleur De Lys 5-1 with Morgan Easen (2), Vaughnie McGee (2) and Tommy Tierney. Jack Hopwood replied.

Reports compiled by PAUL OASTLER